The
Ultimate Vintage Statement Piece
Make a splash with this spectacular, oversized vintage 1970s/1980s Chinese
Export articulated fish pendant necklace. Measuring a massive 100mm (4 inches)
in length, this isn't your average dainty charm—it is a bold, theatrical
collector's piece designed to turn heads.
Exquisite
Craftsmanship & Movement
Crafted from richly gilded base metal, the pendant features intricate cloisonné
wire work filled with vibrant emerald green, crisp white, and subtle turquoise
enamel scales. Because of its grand scale, the body is engineered with numerous
interlocking segments, allowing the fish to undulate with an incredibly fluid,
lifelike "swimming" motion as you move.
The
pendant hangs beautifully from a substantial, heavy-link 18-inch gold-plated
chain that perfectly balances the weight of this dramatic piece. In traditional
Asian folklore, the Koi fish is a powerful symbol of good fortune,
perseverance, and abundance—making this necklace as meaningful as it is
beautiful.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. The articulation is perfectly smooth, the gold
plating remains bright and lustrous, and the enamel is glossy with no chips or missing scales. Unmarked, as is typical for heavily gilded export
brass/copper statement jewelry from this era.
Measurements
& Details:
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Pendant Length: 100mm (4 inches)
·
Chain Length: 18
inches (substantial weight)
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Materials:
Gold-plated base metal, glass enamel
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Era: c. 1970s
- 1980s Retro
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Style: Boho
Chic, Glam, Mid-Century Asian Export, Statement Jewellery
